A recent publication linked to the Taliban, Al Mersaad, has stirred controversy by suggesting that the suicide terrorists involved in the recent attack in Kerman, Iran, may be citizens of Tajikistan. The publication goes further to accuse Tajik intelligence of having connections to ISIS, labeling Tajikistan as a new hub for the production of ISIS fighters and posing a significant threat to regional and global security, Sputnik Afghanistan reported.
Al Mersaad alleges that Tajik citizens associated with ISIS have been apprehended in various countries, including the United States, Europe, Turkey, and Russia. According to the publication, Tajikistan's intelligence purportedly sought cooperation from a citizen residing in Germany, acting as an intermediary between ISIS and Tajik intelligence. The goal was to disclose the names of Tajik citizens linked to ISIS who participated in attacks, ostensibly to alleviate pressure on the Tajik government.
Meanwhile, Iran's Ministry of Internal Affairs has reported the arrest of individuals suspected of involvement in the terrorist attack in Kerman. The intelligence services gathered information pointing to their alleged role in the attack, which occurred during the funeral ceremony marking the fourth anniversary of the death of General Qasim Suleimani.
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The attack, near the cemetery where Suleimani was buried, took place on January 3, resulting in a significant loss of life and injuries. While the Iranian authorities initially suggested that explosive devices were remotely controlled, ISIS claimed responsibility, contradicting this narrative. The terrorist organization asserted that two suicide bombers carried out the attack.
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei attributed the attack to Israel, vowing retaliation. As investigations into the Kerman terrorist attack continue, the complex web of allegations involving Tajikistan, ISIS, and the Iranian incident adds a layer of geopolitical tension to an already volatile region.
Earlier Daryo reported that Iran's Energy Minister, Ali Akbar Mehrabian, affirmed Tehran's commitment to invest in Tajikistan's hydroelectric power development during talks with Tajikistan's Prime Minister, Kokhir Rasulzoda, signaling bilateral readiness for enhanced cooperation across economic, trade, and joint ventures in various sectors.
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